Sep 22 - A sedan and an SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved left side and front-end impacts. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on 4 Avenue collided with a 2020 SUV traveling north. Both drivers, men aged 40 and 37, were injured with neck trauma but remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV was damaged at the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both drivers were properly licensed and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a Jeep sedan on Columbia Street. The bike was making a left turn when it struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was in shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was making a left turn when his bike collided with a southbound Jeep sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to the bike’s left turn. The bicyclist suffered chest injuries and was in shock. No visible complaints were noted, and the bicyclist was using stoppers only as safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A repeat offender killed Xia Ying Chen, 66, in Bath Beach. Senator Gounardes called for tougher laws and real consequences for reckless drivers. He slammed weak enforcement. Streets remain deadly. Calls for redesign and accountability echo. The system failed again.

On September 19, 2023, after a deadly crash in Bath Beach, State Senator Andrew Gounardes demanded action. The driver, Faheem Shabazz, had a record of speeding violations. Gounardes, a safe streets advocate, said, 'That's really what this conversation should be about—how are we holding people accountable when they have violations to their record and zero consequences for it.' He supports lowering speed limits and tougher penalties but stressed that enforcement is lacking. Senator Iwen Chu urged the NYC DOT to study the area for safety upgrades, stating, 'We must recognize that our streets need to be designed with safety in mind.' The DOT is reviewing the intersection. The call is clear: repeat offenders face little consequence, and street design still puts pedestrians at risk.

• ‘A real damn shame’: After grandmother killed in Bath Beach crash, pol says reckless drivers must be held accountable, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-09-19

Sep 18 - A 4-year-old girl crossing Court Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered bruises and an injury to her lower arm. The driver showed no visible damage to the vehicle. The child remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Court Street with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Mazda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians at intersections even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - DOT stripped protected bike lanes from Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue. Cyclists now dodge cars and illegal parking. Elected officials and advocates demand action. DOT cites traffic, but danger grows. Pedestrians lose safe crossings. The agency stays silent. Streets stay deadly.

On September 18, 2023, a coalition of elected officials and advocates called out the Department of Transportation for removing protected bike lanes on Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue during construction. The matter, described as 'DOT continues to ignore dangers it created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave,' centers on DOT’s decision to replace bike lanes with a second car lane, violating a city law that requires temporary bike lanes during such work. Council Members Lincoln Restler, Alexa Aviles, Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and groups like Bike New York and Transportation Alternatives sent a letter demanding the bike lane’s return and physical barriers to stop illegal parking on pedestrian islands. The letter urges DOT to 'ensure curb lanes be preserved for safe cyclist passage' and to 'deploy quick-build physical elements' for pedestrian safety. DOT has not responded. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk.

• DOT Continues to Ignore Dangers it Created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - Council waits. DOT stalls. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program limps toward expiration. Thousands of reckless drivers dodge consequences. Few take the safety course. Council members call for answers, action, and stronger laws. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain exposed.

On September 18, 2023, the City Council reviewed the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP), which is set to expire on October 26. The Transportation Committee, led by Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers, pressed the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a final report on the program’s effectiveness. The bill required drivers with 15 speed-camera or five red-light tickets in a year to take a safety course or risk vehicle seizure. Council Member Shahana Hanif voiced disappointment, noting, 'We need to not only reauthorize this program, but strengthen it.' Despite over 34,000 drivers meeting the threshold in the last year, only about 1,200 took the course in three years. DOT has not explained the reporting delay or provided outcome data. The lack of enforcement leaves dangerous drivers on the road and vulnerable road users at risk.

• Council Needs Info from DOT So it Can Rescue (or Ignore) Fading ‘Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - DOT stripped protected bike lanes from Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue. Cyclists now dodge cars and illegal parking. Elected officials and advocates demand action. DOT cites traffic, but danger grows. Pedestrians lose safe crossings. The agency stays silent. Streets stay deadly.

On September 18, 2023, a coalition of elected officials and advocates called out the Department of Transportation for removing protected bike lanes on Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue during construction. The matter, described as 'DOT continues to ignore dangers it created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave,' centers on DOT’s decision to replace bike lanes with a second car lane, violating a city law that requires temporary bike lanes during such work. Council Members Lincoln Restler, Alexa Aviles, Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and groups like Bike New York and Transportation Alternatives sent a letter demanding the bike lane’s return and physical barriers to stop illegal parking on pedestrian islands. The letter urges DOT to 'ensure curb lanes be preserved for safe cyclist passage' and to 'deploy quick-build physical elements' for pedestrian safety. DOT has not responded. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk.

• DOT Continues to Ignore Dangers it Created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - Council waits. DOT stalls. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program limps toward expiration. Thousands of reckless drivers dodge consequences. Few take the safety course. Council members call for answers, action, and stronger laws. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain exposed.

On September 18, 2023, the City Council reviewed the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP), which is set to expire on October 26. The Transportation Committee, led by Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers, pressed the Department of Transportation (DOT) for a final report on the program’s effectiveness. The bill required drivers with 15 speed-camera or five red-light tickets in a year to take a safety course or risk vehicle seizure. Council Member Shahana Hanif voiced disappointment, noting, 'We need to not only reauthorize this program, but strengthen it.' Despite over 34,000 drivers meeting the threshold in the last year, only about 1,200 took the course in three years. DOT has not explained the reporting delay or provided outcome data. The lack of enforcement leaves dangerous drivers on the road and vulnerable road users at risk.

• Council Needs Info from DOT So it Can Rescue (or Ignore) Fading ‘Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - DOT stripped protected bike lanes from Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue. Cyclists now dodge cars and illegal parking. Elected officials and advocates demand action. DOT cites traffic, but danger grows. Pedestrians lose safe crossings. The agency stays silent. Streets stay deadly.

On September 18, 2023, a coalition of elected officials and advocates called out the Department of Transportation for removing protected bike lanes on Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue during construction. The matter, described as 'DOT continues to ignore dangers it created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave,' centers on DOT’s decision to replace bike lanes with a second car lane, violating a city law that requires temporary bike lanes during such work. Council Members Lincoln Restler, Alexa Aviles, Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and groups like Bike New York and Transportation Alternatives sent a letter demanding the bike lane’s return and physical barriers to stop illegal parking on pedestrian islands. The letter urges DOT to 'ensure curb lanes be preserved for safe cyclist passage' and to 'deploy quick-build physical elements' for pedestrian safety. DOT has not responded. Cyclists and pedestrians remain at risk.

• DOT Continues to Ignore Dangers it Created on Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 15 - A 63-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and injured at 5 Avenue and 9 Street. The bus and bike were both traveling south. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 5 Avenue near 9 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and no damage was recorded on either vehicle. The bus carried 40 occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 73-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn after a taxi struck his bike’s left side. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction as a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling north on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors and the taxi’s left front bumper. The 73-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - An unlicensed e-bike driver sped east on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveled south. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling east on 6 Avenue, collided with a southbound sedan at the intersection near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the bike. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated neck injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A 79-year-old man on a bike was partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions after a collision with a van on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The van struck the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a van and a bicycle collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 79-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder. The van, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the bike at its center front end with the van’s right front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The van showed no damage, and the bicyclist was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A sedan hit an 18-year-old male bicyclist on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Smith Street struck a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. No other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - An unlicensed e-bike driver struck a BMW sedan turning right in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as factors.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a BMW sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue area. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its center front end. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The e-bike driver wore a helmet. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane use and vehicle interaction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - Two cyclists crashed head-on on 5 Avenue near Baltic Street. The 24-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the violent impact. Both vehicles hit center front ends.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a bike on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided at their center front ends. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding and excessive speed among cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - An SUV hit a woman on a bike near 480 Van Brunt. She flew from the saddle. Blood pooled from her leg. She stayed awake. The SUV did not stop. Police called it road rage.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an SUV near 480 Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV hit her with its front end, ejecting her from the bike. She suffered severe bleeding from her leg but remained conscious. The SUV driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No helmet was worn, but this is noted only after the driver’s aggressive actions. The crash highlights the danger posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - MTA promised faster R trains in Brooklyn. Riders waited up to 16 minutes. Senator Gounardes called out the agency for misleading the public. Track work on another line delayed improvements. Riders left stranded. Trust broken. Transparency demanded.

On September 7, 2023, the MTA faced backlash for failing to deliver on its pledge of eight-minute weekday headways for the R train in southern Brooklyn. The issue, reported by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, surfaced after riders complained of waits as long as 16 minutes. The MTA had announced service upgrades, but later changed its press release, citing F line track work as the cause for delay—work unrelated to the R train. Gounardes, who fought for MTA funding in Albany, accused the agency of misrepresenting the improvements, saying, 'I’m shocked and frustrated that the MTA would misrepresent these service upgrades to the riding public.' Transit advocates like Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance echoed calls for honesty: 'Public transit shouldn’t be a rollercoaster of mismatched expectations.' The incident has strained relations between the MTA and its legislative supporters, highlighting the need for transparency and reliability in transit service.

• MTA ‘Bungles’ Increased R Train Service Promise, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-07

Sep 5 - Two men collided on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers suffered abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies. The crash involved a scooter going south and an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers were unlicensed.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south on Hoyt Street collided with an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers, men aged 35 and 42, were injured with abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a frontal collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - A 48-year-old man suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south hit his left side. He was diagnosed with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian crossed against the signal at the intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left side doors, causing a head injury classified as a concussion. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any contributing driver errors. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19